Microsoft Windows XP

1. Microsoft Windows XP Operating System IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

2. Starting Windows XP • Windows XP automatically starts when you turn on your computer • You might be asked to enter your username and password • The Windows XP desktop uses a graphical user interface (GUI), which displays icons IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

3. The Windows XP Desktop IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

4. Elements of the Windows XP Desktop IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

5. Using a Pointing Device IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

6. Using a Pointing Device • Positioning the pointer over a specific part of the screen is called pointing • Clicking refers to pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it • Double-clicking • Select an object by pointing to it and then clicking it • Clicking an object with the right button is called right-clicking • Right-clicking both selects an object and opens its shortcut menu IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

7. Starting a Program • Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then point to All Programs • If necessary, point to the submenu option that contains your program • Click the name of the program you want to start IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

8. Starting a Program IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

9. Running Multiple Programs • Multitasking allows you to work on more than one project at a time and switch quickly between projects IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

10. Windows XP Taskbar and Toolbars • The easiest way to switch between programs is to use the program buttons on the taskbar • The taskbar also can contain toolbars, which are sets of buttons giving the user single-click access to programs or documents that aren’t running or open • The Quick Launch toolbar gives quick access to Internet programs and to the desktop IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

11. Windows XP Taskbar and Toolbars • You should always close a program when you finish using it • You can close a program by using the shortcut menu associated with the program button on the taskbar IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

12. Shutting Down Windows XP • You should always shut down Windows XP before you turn off your computer • The Log Off option on the Start menu logs you off of Windows XP but leaves the computer on • To shut down Windows XP: • Click the Start button • Click Turn Off Computer • Click the Turn Off button IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

13. Anatomy of a Window • A window is a rectangular area of the screen that contains a program, text, graphics, or data • Window controls: IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

14. Anatomy of a Window IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

15. Manipulating a Window • The Minimize button hides a window so that only the program button on the taskbar remains visible • You can redisplay a minimized window by clicking the program’s button on the taskbar • The Maximize button enlarges a window so that it fills the entire screen IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

16. Manipulating a Window • The Restore button reduces the window so that it is smaller than the entire screen • You can use the mouse to move a window to a new position on the screen • Dragging • You can use the mouse to change the size of a window with the sizing handle IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

17. Using Program Menus • Most Windows programs use menus to organize the program’s features and available functions • When you click any menu name, menu items or commands for that menu appear below the menu bar • Menu conventions: IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

18. Examples of Menu Conventions IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

19. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars • A list box displays a list of available choices from which you can select • A list arrow allows you to view more options in a list box • Buttons also have list arrows, indicating that there is more than one option for that button IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

20. Using Dialog Box Controls • Some dialog boxes group different kinds of information into bordered rectangular areas called panes • Description of dialog box controls: IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

21. Using Dialog Box Controls IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

22. Using Help • Windows XP Help provides on-screen information about the program you are using • To start Windows XP Help, click the Start button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

23. The Help and Support Center Window IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

24. The Help and Support Center Window • The Home page lists common tasks under the heading “Pick a Help topic” in the left pane on the page • The Index page displays an alphabetical list of all the Help topics • The Favorites page shows Help topics you’ve added to your Favorites list • The History page lists links you’ve recently selected for Help IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

25. The Help and Support Center Window • The Support page includes links that you can click to connect to the Microsoft Web site for additional assistance • The Options page provides ways you can customize help • You can use the Search box to search for all keywords contained in the Help pages IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

26. Finding a Help Topic on the Home Page IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

27. Using the Index to Locate Information IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

28. Using Search to Find a Help Page IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.

29. THANK YOU IT SECTION, YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY.